Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Bentley Continental, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Wheels1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
45 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 67% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €299,597.
24.4%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
92.3%logical odometer history
8.9%with a recall still open
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde7
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage3
- Slijtage/beschadiging wiellager hoorbaar of voelbaar1
- Schokdemper werkt niet (goed)1
- Richtingaanwijzers en glas lichtarmatuur ernstig beschadigd1
- Band beschadigd1
Colours
Grey 38%Black 29%Blue 13%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
546 cars built in 2018 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 46 more were declared off the road (SORN).
546licensed, end of 2025
92%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
21 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports, 62% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 16.6 L/100 km (about 14 mpg US), CO₂ 389 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Supersports · Compact · Premium gasoline | 20.4 | 12.0 | 16.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
19V863000 · Steering4 Dec 2019 · 229 vehicles
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles. The Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the cooler hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Bentley told its dealers about the 2018 Bentley Continental: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252818 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs - Should there be no water leaks evid |
| 10252446 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section. |
| 10248237 | Driver / Passenger door(s) creak on close - All models (front and / or rear). Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver and / or Passenger door creak during the Power close function - Front and / or rear (Depending on vehicle type). |
| 10248119 | Driver / Passenger door(s) creak on close - All models (frond and/or rear). Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver and / or Passenger door creak during the Power close function - Front and / or rear (Depending on vehicle type) Technical background: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement Workshop findings section before continuing. |
| 10246358 | Spurious DTC identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any DTCs, workshop operatives may discover spurious DTCs whilst running Guided Fault Finding (GFF) when using ODIS Technical background: To determine the course of action which should be taken the operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing the following: Spurious DTC list for TPI 2072055 The document contains all known spurious DTCs for all applicable vehicle variants. |
| 10246258 | HVAC distribution/operational issues - HVAC Motor defect DTCs logged. Customer statement / workshop findings: - HVAC distribution/operational issues - HVAC motor defect (DTCs) evident within address 08 - Climatronic control unit, the DTCs can be static or Intermittent Technical background: Where VIN applicable the operative MUST first conduct Service Campaign EB28 (Bentayga) or EB29 (New Continental GT/GTC). |
| 10245096 | Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing |
| 10245093 | Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system |
| 10245052 | Tyre tread/sidewall crack(s) Customer Statement: -Cracks evident in the sidewall and/or tread pattern (See the examples in Figures 1 and 2 showing cracks within the tread pattern) |
| 10245047 | Road wheel inspection procedure Customer Statement: In the event a complaint is received regarding road wheel/s condition for example: - Scratches - Corrosion - Damage - Blemishes - Chipping Please refer to the onward instructions |
| 10244967 | Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 10244651 | Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment Customer Statement: -Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires topping up between services. |
| 10244649 | Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings: -The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non-approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm Should any aftermarket modifications be foun |
| 10244626 | Key blade can be difficult to remove from key fob. Technical Background: -Deviations in the key blade and key fob assembly could make it difficult to remove the key blade. |
| 10244619 | Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks Customer Statement: -1. The lenses of the headlights (illustration 1a) /front fog lamps (illustration 1b) are steamed up/damp from the inside with minor drips. 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips. |
| 10243664 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section |
| 10243663 | All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any fault codes Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle Technical background: The operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived, the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer |
| 10242269 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for |
| 10241847 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should t |
| 10240565 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should t |
| 10239487 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. |
| 10239484 | Fitment of control modules from donor vehicles for test purposes. Technical background: If an issue is suspected for one of the control modules listed below: - Onboard supply control unit (J519) - Convenience system central control unit (J393) - Data bus diagnostics interface (J533) - Control unit 1 for Information Electronics (J794) - Control unit in dash panel insert (J285) - Emergency call module control unit (J949) The fitment of donor parts from another vehicle is not advisable and only possible if approved from Product Support via an open DISS query. The donor of parts should o |
| 10236982 | Air Spring Fault Finding Guidelines Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped |
| 10235589 | HVAC Refrigerent Leakage - Diagnosis Guidelines Customer Statement: -HVAC not cooling or HVAC cooling less than expected |
| 10232918 | Air Spring Fault Finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)